A blind detective deals with murder, drugs, and buried treasure in sunny Florida in this mystery by the author of Clear and Present Danger.Following the loss of his sight in World War I, exintelligence officer Capt. Duncan Maclain honed his other senses and became one of the most successful and well-known private investigators in New York City...Maclain used to visit his godson, Ronald Dayland Sr., and his family in Tampa every winteruntil Ronald's murder. The local police never had any luck finding the culprit. But seven years later, Maclain is finally able to tackle the case himself. Unfortunately, another Dayland needs Maclain's help as well.Ronald Jr. is nineteen and should feel as though he has his entire life ahead of him, but he has a secret. While on a fishing excursion with Maclain, Ronnie wants to confess everything, but then he makes a surprising discovery in the waterone that could mean a lot of money in his future. But a spear gun prevents Ronnie from ever seeing that future.Now, with the help of his partner, Spud, and his two German Shepherds, Captain Maclain must uncover clues for two murdersand he better hurry. Maclain may be blind, but even he can tell when he's being watched...Baynard Kendrick was the first American to enlist in the Canadian Army during World War I. While in London, he met a blind English soldier whose observational skills inspired the character of Capt. Duncan Maclain. Kendrick was also a founding member of the Mystery Writers of America and winner of the organization's Grand Master Award.
| ISBN: | 9781504065573 |
| Publication date: | 23rd February 2021 |
| Author: | Kendrick, Baynard |
| Publisher: | MysteriousPress.com/Open Road |
| Format: | Ebook |
A blind detective deals with murder, drugs, and buried treasure in sunny Florida in this mystery by the author of Clear and Present Danger.Following the loss of his sight in World War I, exintelligence officer Capt. Duncan Maclain honed his other senses and became one of the most successful and well-known private investigators in New York City...Maclain used to visit his godson, Ronald Dayland Sr., and his family in Tampa every winteruntil Ronald's murder. The local police never had any luck finding the culprit. But seven years later, Maclain is finally able to tackle the case himself. Unfortunately, another Dayland needs Maclain's help as well.Ronald Jr. is nineteen and should feel as though he has his entire life ahead of him, but he has a secret. While on a fishing excursion with Maclain, Ronnie wants to confess everything, but then he makes a surprising discovery in the waterone that could mean a lot of money in his future. But a spear gun prevents Ronnie from ever seeing that future.Now, with the help of his partner, Spud, and his two German Shepherds, Captain Maclain must uncover clues for two murdersand he better hurry. Maclain may be blind, but even he can tell when he's being watched...Baynard Kendrick was the first American to enlist in the Canadian Army during World War I. While in London, he met a blind English soldier whose observational skills inspired the character of Capt. Duncan Maclain. Kendrick was also a founding member of the Mystery Writers of America and winner of the organization's Grand Master Award.
Aluminum Turtle features in the following genres: Crime and Mystery
Aluminum Turtle is available in Ebook
Aluminum Turtle was written by Kendrick, Baynard and published by MysteriousPress.com/Open Road
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